KS2 SATs 2026: What parents need to know
SATs help to measure how your child is doing at the end of primary school and make sure they get the right support as they move into secondary school. Here's everything you need to know.
Schools
What you need to know about secondary school offer day
On March 2, Year 6 pupils across the country found out which secondary school has offered them a place for September 2026. The vast majority of pupils have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools – most their top …
Schools white paper: What parents need to know about changes to the SEND system
Changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system have been announced, as part of the schools white paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving.
How to protect against measles – vaccines for school pupils
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and for some people can cause serious problems. Cases of the virus are rising across England, including among children. There’s no specific medical treatment for measles, so it’s important to get vaccinated …
What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school
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This blog has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) (MMRV) vaccine into the routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026. Eligibility for the MMRV vaccine is dependent on your child’s age. …
Are schools closed because of snow? Everything parents need to know
On snowy days schools make every effort to stay open but sometimes they must close or partially close if it’s unsafe for pupils and teachers to attend.
Free breakfast club roll out: everything you need to know
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What is the new free breakfast club scheme? We have introduced free breakfast clubs - 30-minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast so they to start every day ready to learn. Currently more than 180,000 pupils …
Suspensions: How suspensions in school can help tackle behaviour and boost pupil support
Schools will be supported to introduce internal suspensions as part of their behaviour policies. Suspensions are meant to be a serious response to poor behaviour. But when pupils are sent home, they can miss learning, spend long periods unsupervised and fall further behind.
Do schools close because of bad weather? Everything parents need to know
Schools will make every effort to stay open in adverse weather conditions, however, the safety of pupils and teachers is a top priority. Here's everything you need to know.
Autumn Budget: what is the government doing to improve outcomes for children with SEND?
The government is making changes to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. These changes aim to improve how children with SEND receive support. It’s clear the SEND system is in dire need of reform. It is failing children and families at every turn, where outcomes for young people are nowhere near good enough.